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It’s no secret - advanced age brings with it health issues. And although we pay more attention to body health than oral health, age has a dramatic effect on the mouth and teeth. The problem is that many seniors tend to react to oral health problems instead of being proactive. The fact is, there is much that can go wrong inside the mouth, and when unattended, things can get out of hand quickly....

The ill effects of cigarette smoking are well known and well established. Anyone who is unaware is certainly taking great risk with their overall health. Cigarette smoking (and tobacco chewing) has a direct and negative effect on oral health. In fact, smoking is likely one of the most damaging things when it comes to oral health – and it comes with serious, deleterious health risks. If you...

Today’s modern implants are a direct outcome of the original titanium dental implant that was created decades ago. From day one, titanium seemed to be the most ideal material for implants, with physical properties that made it both effective and practical. After many years of technical advancement, titanium implants now represent over 95% of all implants. More importantly, the success rate of...

The last thing a dentist in Woodbridge wants to do is remove a diseased or injured tooth. The truth is, dentists are focused on saving teeth, and so removing teeth is somewhat counter. But when teeth are missing, there is always concern for the remaining teeth. The idea of not replacing a missing tooth, or teeth, is simply unsound. Whenever there is loss of a permanent tooth, there is potential...

Protecting the mouth and teeth should not go unrecognized, especially while playing sports. This is much more than just oral hygiene - it’s about properly taking care of the mouth and teeth. And today, lifestyles are far more active than in years gone by. So much is going on - from bike riding, to racquet sports, to a wide range of so-called contact sports. What it all means is that with more...

For a dentist, diagnosing oral cancer would include the assessment of growths inside the mouth, cheeks and tongue. Like other cancers, age is a risk factor with oral cancer (most people are 50+). Unfortunately, the national statistics for oral cancer are somewhat shocking. Worse still, delayed diagnosis is one of the main reasons for less-than-positive outcomes (including mortality).

With so many technology advances in the dentist’s office, laser dentistry may already be commonplace for some patients. It has become a very effective approach with many dental procedures, allowing for the treatment of very specific areas of the mouth, without the potential to damage surrounding tissue. Whether it’s gum related or tooth related, laser dentistry is both safe and comfortable,...

Today, more and more people (both men and women) are having their teeth whitened. It’s a sign of the times, and professional treatments at the dentist’s office have become quite commonplace. Overall, the formulated whitening agents are safe, and the finished results are better than ever. Clearly, teeth whitening is a cosmetic procedure, and as patients demand brilliant results every time,...

Cosmetic dental procedures have come a long way in recent years – they are more affordable and the results are far better than ever. Today, cosmetic dentistry is accessible to anyone who wants a nicer, more attractive smile. And with better tools, techniques, and technologies, the outcomes are simply better. Depending on the need, patients can choose from a wide range of procedures. For...

For children of any age, a visit to the dentist in Vaughan can be a stressful experience. Even with suggestions from the Canadian Dental Association, parents still have a hard time managing. Needless to say, it would be great for every kid to have a “cavity free” childhood, but the best a parent can really do is to establish good strategies as early as possible. Dental professionals agree...